S Oppressive History And President Biya's Consolidation Of Power : The Causes Of A Civil War

“We will go on and do as we always have. Only by killing the can they kill the people”

War was inevitable: ‘This simple and seemingly innocuous action broke the last thread and split the last institution symbolizing Nigeria's nationhood and cohesion which had been regularly tampered with by the politicians since 1962. The rift between the Eastern Region and the rest of the country was total’ (ibid). In a meeting convened in Aburi, Ghana, by Ghanaian general Gen. Ankrah, leader of the eastern region military Lt. Col. Ojukwu understood the real issues at hand and convinced attendees that the only way for Nigeria to stay together is that it has to break apart, effectively implying secession. After a breakdown in communication, a frustrated federal government passes Decree no. 8 of 17th March 1967, which split Nigeria’s regions into twelve states. This was seen by Lt. Col. Yakubu Gowon as a pre-emptive, non-violence weapon against the east. The eastern region was split into 3 states. Lt. Col. Ojukwu unsurprisingly rejected Decree no. 8 and states that the Enugu, (capital of Nigeria’s eastern region) is headed for secession. On the 30th of May 1967, the eastern region of Nigeria declares itself as the independent sovereign state of Biafra. The Federal military fired the first bullet on the 6th of July 1967. Now this essay will turn to providing a background to the development of Realism as an analytical theory of International Relations.

While both the North and the South relied on intelligence gathering during the Civil War to help with the end result of victory, the Union’s accord to use freed slaves as spies undoubtedly was a decision that pushed the North to victory. By risking their own lives, these brave freed slaves helped to ensure the freedom of so many others. While official records are difficult to come by documenting intricacies, the use of escaped slaves as a primary source of intelligence for the Union is without a doubt a decision that helped the nation finally become one.

My intent is to defend, provide security capability while building partners utilizing all elements of the diplomacy, information, military and economic domains for USEASTCOM. Understand our purpose is to strengthen the capacity of our African partners’ ability to provide security and positive governance. Remain steadfast; because this will be a long and enduring task; one that will challenge you mentally, emotionally, and physically. USEASTCOM needs us and with that being said; we will stand with them to ensure their lands and more importantly US homeland is secured by defeating violent extremist organizations before they can make it to our shores. Our actions will enable the U.N., African Union (AU), and other regional organizations to counter

Ikechi Mgbeoji’s book, Collective Insecurity examines the hidden causes of West Africa’s civil wars and addresses an important question: “Why has the U.N. system not worked to protect people and to enhance their welfare, as intended, in Africa and elsewhere?” In his book, Mgbeoji proposes, “the solution to African political instability lies in a structural rearrangement of the African polity for the purpose of legitimate governance of African peoples.”

“Today, our fellow citizens, our way of life, our very freedom came under attack in a series of deliberate and deadly terrorist acts. We have taken the necessary security precautions and are prepared to do whatever is necessary to protect America and Americans.” President George W. Bush

The Civil War was a major event in our nation’s history that would affect the country for years to come. Both good and bad came from the political, social, and economic reforms that would fall upon the United States in this aftermath. This paper will detail how constitutional amendments, Jim Crow laws, and Scalawags and Carpetbaggers were lasting effects of the Civil War.

Soldiers coming back from the war in the east and see that a corruption keep going. They are asking themselves what they fought for and what their mates died for. But they are manage to handle with weapons Daria Kaleniuk states to Afterposten reporter. - A new insurrection will not be peaceful. I sincerely hope that it won't happen. A present regime and a president must to grasp how dangerous to keep doing that they

Factors like social grievances, economic woes and other similarities, give rise to violent extremist groups. Areas with lawlessness and desperation cause people to argue and bring terror (Does Terrorism,178). Extremist groups are often welcomed in such places because they may offer more of basic securities than the state itself. On the other hand, terrorism could be a weapon of the strong, not for the weak. Stronger states are able to disguise it as a legitimate violence

The Colombian Armed Conflict has existed since the 1960s; due to guerrilla groups with communist orientation, which base their illegal actions in intimidation, kidnapping, extortion, massacres and drugs, which began producing and planting land mines to protect themselves and their lair. This fact provoked more than 10.000 land-mine casualties and a mass forced displacement in Colombia. I became part of the ten thousand land-mine casualties. Because of that, I set up my new goals. At that time, I realized that I would never expect such enormous professional growth that really changes my life forever. Persistence, perseverance, and determination were an essential ingredient to switch from a hospital bed to a position in the Ministry of Defense is possible with a little bit of effort.

The Tobian government is very unhappy with the government of Ambar, whose leaders came to power in a revolution that threw out the former Ambar dictator. Tobian decides to overthrow the new Ambar leaders. It begins funding a guerrilla army that attacks Ambar from another country next door. Tobian also builds army bases in the next-door country and allows the guerrilla army to use these bases. Tobian supplies almost all of the weapons and equipment of the guerrilla army fighting Ambar. The guerrillas generally try to avoid fighting Ambar’s army. Instead, they attack clinics, schools, and cooperative farms. Sometimes they mine the roads.

Ethiopia is one of the oldest surviving countries in the world. While its current economic, societal, and political conditions are considered povertous from the viewpoint of a first world nation, the country has been a relative powerhouse in the Horn of Africa. It has a large military, gross domestic product growth, and a relatively stable international position compared to its neighbors. In the last 60 years, however, it has been continually embroiled in a border dispute with its neighbor Eritrea. Eritrea, a former province of Ethiopia, has fought against the larger nation’s control for decades, resulting in war in the 1990s and massive tension in the area since. This border conflict has the potential to flare once again and throw the

Abdel Balebi, the leader of an exiled group from the Republic of Galafia, has reached out to the US to help bring freedom and democracy to the country through a Foreign Imposed Regime Change (FIRC). He believes that the US can successfully depose the countries authoritarian leader with minimal casualties and democracy will prevail as a result. There will be considerable obstacles that the National Security Council should take into account: the cost of an overt regime change, the history of the country and the democratization process.

The U.S. must intervene in South Sudan, as it is an enduring interest within our National Security Strategy to maintain “An international order advanced by U.S. leadership that promotes peace, security, and opportunity.” General Rodriguez, commander of AFRICOM, should employ both diplomatic and economic instruments of power. By doing so, the U.S. risks a potentially long-term engagement in East Africa.

“We have a right to fight for our country. The same as every other American.”